First Known Use: 15th century
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1fount
noun \ˈfau̇nt\
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Origin of FOUNT
Middle English, from Anglo-French funte, founte, from Latin font-, fons
2fount
noun \ˈfänt, ˈfau̇nt\
Definition of FOUNT
British : a type font
Origin of FOUNT
French fonte, from Middle French — more at font
First Known Use: circa 1683
FOUNT Defined for Kids
fount
noun \ˈfau̇nt\
Definition of FOUNT for Kids
: source 1 <She was a fount of knowledge about wildlife.>
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